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- "What kind of journalist would come here for a story? There's clearly something wrong with this man."
- —Shinji, conversing with Yuu
- "I certainly hope I was no burden to you. Please allow me to apologize."
- —Shinji, upon reaching the Security Room
Shinji Kitano is a survivor appearing in Dead Rising and Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop.
He is found in Sir Book-a-lot during the scoop Japanese Tourists with his friend Yuu Tanaka. As the name of the scoop suggests, he is a Japanese tourist who does not speak any English.
Japanese Tourists[]
- Main article: Japanese Tourists
Shinji is found in Sir Book-a-lot in Wonderland Plaza with fellow tourist Yuu. As they speak no English and Frank West speaks no Japanese, they are unable to understand each other at first. However, using a Japanese book, Frank is able to communicate with them in ungrammatical language.
He offers to bring them to a safe place, and after some arguing Yuu and Shinji agree to follow him.
Infinity Mode[]
- Main article: Infinity Mode
Shinji appears in Colombian Roastmasters at Al Fresca Plaza from 3:07:00 to 3:19:00 and he is unarmed. He also carries Yogurt, a Paint Can, a Bucket, a Push Broom and a Hanger.
Trivia[]
- Although Shinji is only able to speak Japanese, he calls for help in English due to a limit in game mechanics.
- In Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop, Shinji is in Lovely Fashion House instead of Sir Book-a-lot.
- Frank can get a photo of Yuu and Shinji bowing before they agree to join Frank for a Photo Op.
- Shinji and Yuu both have a photo op worth up to 5,000 PP each. Before joining, they will bow, prompting Frank to take a photo.
- Shinji is one of the three best gunners in the game (along with Yuu and Bill Brenton).
- There are zombies who wear a similar outfit to Shinji.